Audrey Werro
🏃♀️ Audrey Werro ascension fulgurante de l’athlète spécialiste du 800m
Audrey Werro, a young Swiss athlete born in 2004, continues to make her mark on the international middle-distance scene. Since her debut, her progress in the 800 meters has been spectacular, and she now holds the Swiss record with an impressive time. Here's his journey, his key performances, and what this record means.
📅 Key dates of his record
- THE August 24, 2025, at the Swiss Championships in Frauenfeld, Werro lowered the national record to 1:56,29.
- Then, just four days later, at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich (Weltklasse Zürich), she realizes a 1:55,91, setting a new Swiss record.
🔍 Werro's Progress: Key Milestones
| Date | Performance | Background / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | 1:57,76 | Previous record, location: Bellinzona, Gala dei Castelli meeting — she beats the old Swiss record held since 2015 by Selina Büchel. |
| May 30, 2025 | 1:57,25 | Bydgoszcz Meeting (Irena Szewinska Memorial). This is an improvement on her own record. |
| August 24, 2025 | 1:56,29 | Swiss Championships in Frauenfeld - a major achievement. |
| August 28, 2025 | 1:55,91 | Victory in Zurich (Weltklasse) with a new national record. |
💡 What this record represents
- International level : With a performance of 1:55.91, Werro is among the best in the world for the year 2025. She is moving up in the world rankings and is starting to be a serious medal contender for major competitions.
- National reference This record pushes the Swiss boundaries in women's middle distance. Werro has repeatedly broken her own record, which demonstrates consistency and strong room for improvement.
- Confidence and maturity : The times show that she doesn't just put in remarkable performances, but often improves on them, even with only a few days between two important races (e.g. Frauenfeld → Zurich). This shows excellent effort and calendar management.
🔬 Technical analysis and progression factors
- First lap pace (400m) : During the race in Bydgoszcz, she stayed quite close to the pacer in the 400m (~56.83 s) before increasing the pace.
- Endurance & Speed : Her previous performances over distances like the 400m have also contributed to her ability to accelerate in the last 200m. She has a good 400m (51.03) as a benchmark.
- Experience in international competition : Since his U20 and U23 titles, his performances in Diamond League meetings, and his ability to run under pressure, Werro has accumulated essential experience to reach the very highest levels.
🏅 What are the prospects for the future?
- World Championships / International Games : With this level, she is clearly a candidate for an entry onto the podium, provided she manages the final stages and race tactics well.
- Possible improvement : If she continues on this path, a performance under 1:55 could become possible, depending on form, conditions, and competition.
- Personal record vs world record : The women's 800m world record remains very high (~1:53.28 by Jarmila Kratochvílová). Reaching these levels still requires significant progress, but Werner is on a very positive trajectory.
Still a bright future
Audrey Werro never ceases to impress. Her Swiss 800-meter record at 1:55,91 (Zurich, 2025) is a testament not only to her talent, but also to her determination, consistency, and competitive spirit. Her progression, step by step, makes her one of the runners to watch closely in the years to come.